The 1970s was an exciting decade for musical theatre. Besides shows from legends Stephen Sondheim Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd and Andrew Lloyd Webber Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, old-fashioned musicals Annie and major revivals No, No, Nanette became hits. In addition to underappreciated shows like Over Here and cult musicals such as The Grass Harp and Mack and Mabel, Broadway audiences were entertained by black musicals on the order of The Wiz and Raisin. In The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1970s. In addition to including every hit and flop that debuted during the decade, this book highlights revivals and personal-appearance revues with such performers as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Bette Midler, and Gilda Radner. Each entry includes the following information -Opening and closing dates -Plot summaries -Cast members -Number of performances -Names of all important p